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About Goshen College

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Goshen College is a private liberal arts college in Goshen, IN, known for its mennonite faith based, study service term required, and small liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Goshen College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 166 students each year. Goshen College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Goshen College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,013 per year; the sticker price of $50,570 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Goshen College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1210 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Goshen College

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Essay Strategy
Goshen College requires all students to complete the Study Service Term, a cross-cultural program abroad. Address directly in your essays or additional materials how you plan to engage with this requirement and what draws you to learning through service in another country.
Application Strategy
Goshen is rooted in Mennonite values around peacemaking, community, and service, so highlight any volunteer work, conflict resolution experience, or community-oriented projects in your activities list to show alignment with the college's mission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Goshen College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$12.8k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$6.9k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$15.2k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$17.4k
110k+~$51k/yr$19.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
726
Undergrad Enrollment
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